Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James Robert Gillam
Jan 6, 2020
James Robert “Jimmy” Gillam, 56, of Festus passed away January 6, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 23, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Howard Lee Gillam, Sr. and Gwendolyn June (Henry) Cook. He was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Walter and Ann (Jenkerson) Gillam.
Jimmy is survived by...
Albert Wayne Turley
Jan 4, 2020
Albert Wayne Turley, 79, passed away January 4, 2020 at the O.U. Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born February 15, 1940 in Bonne Terre to the late Courtland and Leona (Lee) Turley.
Albert is survived by two daughters, Elaine Adams and husband Mike of Farmington, and Ruth Hecht and husband Tom of Waynoka, OK; sister, Janet Smith...
Don Straughn
Jan 3, 2020
Don "Stringer" Straughn, 83, of Ste. Genevieve was born on Friday, May 8, 1936, in Bonne Terre and passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1037, N.R.A., Irma Joggerst Hunting Club and a Charter Member of Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge #2674. Don was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Martha Moore
Jan 2, 2020
Martha Moore, 71, of Desloge, passed away at her home, January 2, 2020. She was born October 11, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Allen A. and Sadie G. (Dorris) Werley. Martha was a lifetime member of St. Francois County VFW Auxiliary #2426, she loved cooking, growing plants, sewing or needle point.
She was preceded in death...
Alta Faye Faulkner
Dec 31, 2019
Alta "Faye" Faulkner, age 74 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on July 2, 1945 in Torch, Missouri, a daughter of Samuel Allison and Alta Ellen (Reynolds) Davis. On April 12, 1973 in Piedmont, Missouri she was united in marriage to Samuel Edward Faulkner, he preceded...
Barbara Barton
Dec 31, 2019
Barbara Barton, 66, of French Village, passed away December 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1953, in Wortham, to the late Lonnie and Luvada (Reece) Barton. Barbara was also preceded in death by siblings; Betty Abney, Louise Barton, Grover Barton, Elmer Jock Barton, Jim Barton, and Willard Barton.
She is survived by her children, Rhonda Steinc,...
Elizabeth "Coonie" Coleman
Dec 30, 2019
Elizabeth Fay Coleman, known to many as “Coonie” passed away December 30, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Center at the age of 60 years. She was born October 11, 1959 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Willard and Pearl (Smith) Racer. On May 22, 1993 she was united in marriage to William Henry Coleman who preceded her...
Tony Landing
Dec 30, 2019
Tony Landing, age 45, of Perryville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 16, 1974 to the late Paul and Betty (Connor) Landing.
Tony is survived by his girlfriend, Cassandra Cooper; children, Kailey (Nicholas) Martin, Thorvin Landing, Raven Landing, Trinity Landing, Charles Landing, and Odin Landing; grandchild, Norah Martin; brothers, Mike (Sheila)...
Zakai Perez Green
Dec 30, 2019
Baby Zakai Perez Green, was born and passed away on December 30, 2019 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.
Baby Zakai is survived by his parents, Michael Green and Faith (Griffard) Shepard; three siblings, Deonte, Skylar and Tysen; grandparents, Sarah and Brian Hazlett and Robin and John Jerome.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5:00...
Elouise White
Dec 29, 2019
Elouise White, 102, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Country Meadows. She was born on Saturday, June 16, 1917, in Flat River to the late Oscar Thomas and Marie Theresa (McGeorge) Kennedy. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking and gambling. Elouise loved her grandchildren dearly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Brenda Lee Spruill
Dec 28, 2019
Brenda Lee Spruill of Farmington, Missouri passed away December 28, 2019 at her residence at the age of 53 years. She was born August 3, 1966 in Walls, Mississippi the daughter if Solomon D. Robinson and Juanita Spruill. Brenda is survived by her mother, Juanita Spruill of St. Louis, Missouri, two sons; James Spruill of St. Louis, Missouri and Dorian...
Robert Shannon
Dec 28, 2019
Robert Shannon, 69, formerly of Park Hills, passed away December 28, 2019. He was born May 2, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Burette and Irene (Sutton) Shannon.
He is survived by three children, Brent, Blake and Bridget Shannon; two grandchildren, Raelei Shannon and B.J. Savat; numerous aunts and uncles survive.
A memorial visitation will be held at C.Z....
Bonnie Faye Seal
Dec 27, 2019
Bonnie Faye (AuBuchon) Seal, age 75, of Park Hills, Missouri passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 peacefully at her residence after a lengthy battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia. Bonnie was born February 3, 1944 to the late Fred Martin and Mabel Ruth (McCarron) AuBuchon in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Bonnie was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, loved to fish, and...
William Andrew Peace
Dec 27, 2019
William A. Peace, age 88, of St, Louis, Missouri passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. William was born April 13, 1931 to the late Silas and Alma (Callahan) Peace in Van Buren, Missouri. William proudly served his country in the United States Airforce during both Vietnam and Korean War and later retired as a...
Jackline Walker
Dec 25, 2019
Jackline Walker, 70, of Desloge, passed away December 25, 2019 at her home. She was born March 16, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late Raymond and Ethel Phinney. Jackline was a nurse for over 40 years. She was employed for Children’s Hospital the last 10 years. Jackline was a loving mom, grandma, and great-grandma.
She was preceded in death...
Rita K Branch
Dec 25, 2019
Rita K. Branch, 74, of Park Hills was born on November 2, 1945, in Bonne Terre and passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Leeman W. and Bertha Lorene (Koen) Ragsdale and an owner of Ragsdale Furniture & Appliance in Park Hills.
Rita is survived by her loving husband, Garry Branch;...
Jeanetta Sue Wilkerson
Dec 21, 2019
Jeanetta Sue Wilkerson formerly of Farmington, Missouri, passed away December 21, 2019 at National Healthcare Center in Desloge, Missouri at the age of 60 years. She was born May 6, 1959 in Bakersfield, California the daughter of the late Leanord Edmund Gibson and Carol Beth (Armstrong) Graham. Carol later went on to marry Jeanetta’s 2nd father, the late James Ronald...
Jerry Dale Barton
Dec 21, 2019
Jerry Dale Barton, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington, Missouri. He was born May 11, 1941 to the late Marvin Robert and Madieth Bell (Lewis) Barton in Ironton, Missouri.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer Barton, James Barton,...
A. Jean Herbst
Dec 19, 2019
Jean Herbst, 88, of Farmington passed away December 19, 2019 at Ozark Manor in Fredericktown. She was born January 2, 1931 in Yount, MO. She was a lifetime member and the oldest living member of the Farmington Presbyterian Church. Jean will be remembered as a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a sharp mind and great memory.
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Karen Ann Layton
Dec 17, 2019
Karen Ann Layton of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 17, 2019 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 55 years. She was born January 21, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Richard and Floranna (Kutheis) Carter. On March 12, 1980 she was united in marriage to Carl Wayne Layton who survives. To this union two...
